I don't use a headset, but I do use the Logitech C270 HD webcam (+microphone) in a single, neat USB-connected package. Works very well for Skype, and not at all expensive (~£15 GBP)._________________Martin at HeadSpin HD now on Blu-ray

I actually have a headset (Logitech H230) with seperate mic and phone jacks. It does not work on my Mac-mini. When I google the issue, I keep reading I need a USB headset, because the mic must be powered. So you're saying the mic does not have to be powered? Then why isn't the the headset (the mic) I have working?

The 3.5mm mini-jack stereo analogue audio-in port on all Macs is "LINE-LEVEL" - i.e. it is expecting a very much stronger signal than the "MIC-LEVEL" signal that microphones put out.

Now, PCs always have MIC-LEVEL inputs, so this means that an analogue microphone that works well on a PC will not work on a Mac - which catches loads of people out.

You need to either:
(a) use a microphone pre-amplifier to increase the signal level (complicated and expensive) or
(b) use a USB microphone (i.e. one with a pre-amplifier and analogue-to-digital convertor built-in). <--Best Option!!_________________Martin at HeadSpin HD now on Blu-ray

Alright, so I'm, back to where I started out in my first post. I've been looking and looking and haven't found anyone claiming their headsets actually works with a Mac. I don't find tech specs like "amplified micropehone and A/D converter) listed anywhere. That's why I had hoped someone would name a specific brand and model that he knows to work.

Appearently, not all USB headsets with microphone have an amplified mic - that assessment is based on comments by remorseful buyers. The tech specs that are usually published mention rather fashion features than tech specs!

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